Castellanos, who accounted for 5 touchdowns the last two years against FSU, signed with the Seminoles in mid-December and held his first news conference Tuesday. He was the first recruit signed by

A UCF signee in a previous life, Castellanos spent only one season under then-Knights coach Gus Malzahn — the ‘Noles’ new offensive coordinator — before leaving for Boston College. He refined his dual-threat chops in two seasons with the Eagles, passing for 3,614 yards and rushing for 1,307 more, totaling 48 touchdowns.

Florida State coach Mike Norvell saw enough in two games against quarterback Thomas Castellanos that he knew what to expect from the Boston College transfer.

Florida State coach Mike Norvell saw enough in two games against quarterback Thomas Castellanos that he knew what to expect from the Boston College transfer.

On Friday, FSU head coach Mike Norvell made his way through the Sunshine State. He took the time to drop through Pace High School to visit with four-star offensive lineman Grant Wise. The Seminoles are clearly making Wise a priority along the trenches as offensive line coach Herb Hand was in to see him earlier this week.

FSU coach Mike Norvell initially avoids shaking Florida coach Billy Napier's hand after the Gators plant their flag in the middle of the Seminoles' logo at the game's conclusion.

Following a disappointing 2-10 2024 campaign, Mike Norvell and the Seminoles lose a blue-chip quarterback recruit via de-commitment.